US Bridges

Kissena Boulevard over RTE I495 RTE I495

Fair

Queens County, New York · 1.2 MI SE JCT I495 & I678 · Structure no. 000000001055149

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,286
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kissena Boulevard over RTE I495 RTE I495 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kissena Boulevard over RTE I495 RTE I495 in Queens County, New York. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,286 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,343 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKissena Boulevard
CrossesRTE I495 RTE I495
Location1.2 MI SE JCT I495 & I678
RouteCity Street 0
CountyQueens County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.73885, -73.81511
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,286 (2021)
Projected traffic12,343 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$15.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kissena Boulevard over RTE I495 RTE I495 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kissena Boulevard over RTE I495 RTE I495 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Kissena Boulevard over RTE I495 RTE I495 carry?

About 12,286 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kissena Boulevard over RTE I495 RTE I495?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Kissena Boulevard over RTE I495 RTE I495?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.